Vieux Carré
One of the famous New Orleans cocktails, it was created at the Hotel Monteleone in 1938, specifically at the Carousel Bar. It was formulated by bartender Walter Bergeron and the name refers to the historic heart of New Orleans, the “Old Square”.
Ingredients
- 3/4 oz Rittenhouse Straight Rye BiB
- 3/4 oz Hennessy VS Cognac
- 3/4 oz Carpano Antica Formula Sweet Vermouth
- 1 tsp Bénédictine D.O.M. Liqueur
- 2 dash Peychaud’s Original Bitters
- 2 dash Angostura Original Bitters
Method
Add all ingredients to mixing glass with fresh ice. Stir for 25-30 seconds to create a stronger dilution and a very cold drink. Strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass and express a lemon peel over the surface.
What you'll need
- Briout Bar Spoon Cocktail Mixing Stirrers Great weight and balance for better control and grip, to meet all your bartending needs.
- OXO Good Grips Y-Peeler Makes peeling citrus for your cocktails a breeze!
- Stainless Steel Classic Bottle Pourers Pours liquor, juice, syrup or oils, 100% non-rust.
- Stainless Steel Cocktail Strainer Durable and dependable made from 304 stainless steel. High density coil fine strains your cocktails.
- US Standard Jigger Ideal double sided jigger that makes dosing drinks a breeze.
- Viski Crystal Coupe Cocktail Glassess This recognizable classic cocktail glass makes a refined addition to anyone’s at-home bar set or kitchen.
- WOTOR Boston Cocktail Shaker Set Set includes a 28 ounce large tin and an 18 ounce small tin, allowing for precise mixing and shaking of your favorite classic craft cocktails.
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